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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1923
Page
4
A Thought for Today quotes Thessalonians urging not to seek good through evil means as it harms the soul. It also quotes Southey noting the inevitable moral harm of pursuing good with wrong methods. The lines caution readers to practice goodness toward all people.
A 1922 check up cites 2,700,000 public servants at national state and municipal levels earning 3 500 million dollars yearly plus 670 000 pensioners drawing 320 million dollars. Taxpayers total 3 370 000 earners or tax eaters with four billion dollars yearly in salaries. William P Helms Jr estimates state governments cost 1 443 million in 1922. Attorney General Daugherty is praised for saving money and recovering funds without publicity.
The piece praises Attorney General Daugherty for avoiding publicity while pursuing war fraud prosecutions and war contractor claims. It contrasts public officials who seek headlines with his discreet approach. It also notes Germany’s claimed self sufficiency in grain and argues food shortages stem from hoarding, not lack, urging release of crops to those in need.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Mc Adoo trails Mellon who is praised for reducing national debt. The article argues Mellon would win against Mc Adoo and supports continuing the current administration led by Mellon in the Treasury.
Senator Underwoon argues the League is not a political issue while former President Wilson calls it the key issue. He warns the Democratic Party risks disgrace if it does not act to “retrieve the fatal error” of keeping the U S out.
Progressive leaders in Washington map conferences for a late month plan to shape a legislative program and House organization for the session starting in December. They aim to secure committee representation and leverage in the Senate, with leaders like LaFollette and Borah among potential supporters from both parties.
A fragment from a political dialogue discusses farm rates, government ownership, and tariff policy with references to a winter session and the Federal Reserve. It includes a Q A on Florida’s purchase by the United States in 1819 for 5 million dollars and practical home chemistry tips about removing paint from iron and distinguishing linen from cotton using caustic acid tests.
A humorous village chronicle follows Malcolm Clarence, blue blooded son turned bank clerk, his fall from prestige, and eventual humble redemption at a contractor’s firm. The piece mocks social pretensions and ends with a quip about a Want Ad selling items and a caller’s note.
Congressman Foster distributes pamphlets on parenting to district families. The move sidelines gardening topics and shifts focus from crops like lettuce and kidney beans to child-rearing guidance.
Poetic clash centers on Clutter and a butterfly incident while a political jab targets Congressman Foster about baby booklets. The quatrain hints at disbelief and a warning against re election in a clipped political verse.
The Athens Messenger presents a public information bureau notice by Frederic J. Haskin. Readers can send questions to Washington D C with two cents postage for return answers. The bureau offers information only and will not give legal medical or financial advice.
The Geological Survey notes it is hard for non experts to distinguish white gold from platinum. A 70 psi tire pressure is best for rear tires though 45 psi aids comfort. Chaucer wrote about 35 000 lines. Yellowstone Park has more geysers than anywhere else and hosts vast wildlife. Tacking in yacht racing means changing course by adjusting sails. There are about 170 000 active clergymen in the United States. A inventor cannot patent an improvement on a patented article without consent of the original patent holder.
Week of events opens with Miss Faye Baker leading a league meeting in Albany. A 20-member choir under Charles Fagin performs, with special music by Donald Russell, Lloyd Bolin, Mary Barnes and Mabel Croy. Lectures announced for Tuesday through Thursday followed by Sunday services. public invited.
Mr. J. H. Duffey of Columbus spent Friday and Saturday with relatives and friends. Mrs. Eva Baker and niece Dorothy Tedrick of Columbus are guests of Miss Faye Baker and other friends for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Dailey entertained for Sunday dinner with Mrs. E. T. Dailey and daughter Christine of Athens, Miss Margaret Duncan of Sidney, and Mrs. Lucy Huff man and Mrs. Adaline Dailey.
Word from Rev. Harley Fletcher of Newcomerstown reports the death of his infant daughter and illness that called him home. Efforts are under way to secure Mr. Fletcher as the church’s permanent pastor here.
Everett Martin and Earle Carter of Huntington West Virginia were guests of friends from Friday to Sunday in the city.
Practically all county offices report higher revenue this year in Medina County. The auditor treasurer recorder and probate judge are more than self sustaining while the sheriff's office is nearly paying its own way.
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